The National Post has helpfully plotted this week's terrifying mass animal deaths on a map. We're no cartography experts, but it's pretty clear a quarter of the world is experiencing plagues right now. Even more disturbing: The Postforgot some.

This week, thousands of birds and fish were found dead in Arkansas, prompting fears that the rapture is upon us. Experts say we're all being irrational, but how to they explain the huge numbers of dead animals turning up worldwide?

Days after thousands of dead birds dropped from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas, 100,000 dead fish have washed up on the shores of the Arkansas River. Looks like it's time to stock up on canned goods and tinfoil hats!